Highway engineering is advancing by leaps and bounds. This makes it necessary for professionals working in the highway sector to constantly update their knowledge in order to remain at the forefront of the industry" 

As an essential part of the transportation network, roads have been a necessity since the dawn of civilization, as they promote human beings' progress. The global pandemic caused by COVID19 has once again highlighted the importance of roads as a means of communication for supplying the population.

With this in mind, TECH has prepared this Professional master’s degree in Highway Construction, Maintenance and Operation, which aims to help students deal with any work scenario in the field of highways. In this way, the student will be ready to work in any of the three areas of Construction, Maintenance or Operation of the road from a management perspective as well as being able to lead the Digital Transformation in their next professional challenges.

The student will acquire a in-depth knowledge and a fresh insight into technologies that are not widespread in the industry. This will provide them with a critical and constructive point of view, i.e., they will be able to develop an educated opinion on the use of these technologies.

To achieve this objective, the topics in each module include up-to-date technical information, as well as real and very interesting case studies. All this without losing sight of the digital transformation we are all experiencing and which is also affecting roads.

Furthermore, in order to make this Professional Master's Degree better than others, the concept of roads itself will be addressed. This is something that has been evolving over time and knowledge of this is essential in order to work on the next step in its evolution.

The program places special emphasis on innovative technologies that improve current processes and, in many cases, even achieve objectives that would have been unthinkable before.

In addition, as it is a 100% online Professional Master's Degree, it provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All they need is a device with internet access to take their career one step further. This modality fits with the current times and has all the guarantees to help the professional succeed in such a highly demanded area as road construction.  

If you were looking for a program that would allow you to expand your knowledge in the area of highway engineering, then you are in the right place" 

This Professional master’s degree in Road Construction, Maintenance and Operation contains the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Case studies presented by experts in Highway Engineering 
• A deeper understanding of the management of resources for highway projects 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Throughout the Professional master’s degree, innovative contents about highway construction and maintenance will be addressed, which will provide the student with in depth knowledge of this sector" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive  program designed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Don't miss this great academic opportunity. It’s the most complete on the market"

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You will only need an electronic device with internet access”

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals in the area of highway engineering who contribute their years of experience to this Professional master’s degree. Therefore, from ten modules that have valuable, unique and innovative information on the design and construction of highways, the student will be able to acquire knowledge, tools and skills to practice in a booming sector with total success.  

TECH puts the most comprehensive collection of content at your fingertips. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm to study”

Module 1. Contract and Business Management  

1.1. Phases in the Life of the Road 

1.1.1. Plan  
1.1.2. Project  
1.1.3. Construction  
1.1.4. Conservation  
1.1.5. Operation  
1.1.6. Financing 

1.2. Types of Contract

1.2.1. Road Works  
1.2.2. Services  
1.2.3. Grants 

1.3. The Contract

1.3.1. Bidding  
1.3.2. Allocation  
1.3.3. Contractual Structure  
1.3.4. Completion Deadlines  
1.3.5. Changes to the Contract  
1.3.6. Social Clauses  
1.3.7. Progress Clause 

1.4. Management Systems

1.4.1. Integrated Management System  
1.4.2. Other Systems Regulated in ISO Standards  
1.4.3. Bridge Management System   
1.4.4. Pavement Management System   
1.4.5. CMMS  
1.4.6. Management Indicators 

1.5. Relevant Aspects at the Construction Site

1.5.1. Health and Safety  
1.5.2. Outsourcing  
1.5.3. Environment  
1.5.4. Quality Control 

1.6. Business and Entrepreneurship

1.6.1. Strategy and Strategic Analysis  
1.6.2. Corporate Models  
1.6.3. Human Resources  
1.6.4. Business Models and Marketing 

1.7. Business Management

1.7.1. Analysis Tools and Models   
1.7.2. Certifications and Compliance  
1.7.3. Competitive Advantages  
1.7.4. Optimization and Digitization 

1.8. Financial Management

1.8.1. Risk Analysis  
1.8.2. Public Budget  
1.8.3. Private Works, Negotiation and Bidding  
1.8.4. Cost Analytics 

1.9. Internationalization of the Sector 

1.9.1. Main Markets  
1.9.2. Contracting Models  
1.9.3. How to Be Competitive Abroad 

1.10. Technology at the Service of Sustainability 

1.10.1. Access to Databases  
1.10.2. The Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques  
1.10.3. Drones on the Road  

Module 2. Layout, Grading and Execution of Pavements

2.1. Road Planning and Design 

2.1.1. Development and Evolution of Materials  
2.1.2. Preliminary Study and Preliminary Design  
2.1.3. The Project 

2.2. The Layout

2.2.1. Plan Layout  
2.2.2. Elevation Plotting  
2.2.3. Cross Section  
2.2.4. Drainages 

2.3. Earth Moving, Excavation and Blasting 

2.3.1. Earthwork  
2.3.2. Excavations  
2.3.3. Ripping and Blasting  
2.3.4. Singular Actions 

2.4. Pavement Sizing

2.4.1. Esplanade  
2.4.2. Road Surface Sections  
2.4.3. Analytical Calculation 

2.5. Constituent Elements of Bituminous Pavements 

2.5.1. Aggregates  
2.5.2. Bitumens and Binders  
2.5.3. Filler  
2.5.4. Additives 

2.6. Hot Mix Asphalt 

2.6.1. Conventional Bituminous Mixes  
2.6.2. Discontinuous Bituminous Mixtures  
2.6.3. Bituminous Mixes type SMA 

2.7. Management of an Asphalt Plant 

2.7.1. Plant Organization  
2.7.2. Dosing of Mixtures: Working Formulas  
2.7.3. Quality Control: CE Marking  
2.7.4. Site maintenance 

2.8. Cold Asphalt Mixtures 

2.8.1. Bituminous Slurries  
2.8.2. Gravel Irrigation  
2.8.3. Cold Agglomerate  
2.8.4. Complementary Techniques: Crack Sealing, etc.

2.9. Rigid Sidewalks

2.9.1. Design  
2.9.2. On site Installation  
2.9.3. Maintenance of Rigid Pavements 

2.10. On-site Installation

2.10.1. Transportation and Paving  
2.10.2. Compaction  
2.10.3. Good Practices  

Module 3. Tunnels and Roadworks

3.1. Recycling and In Situ Stabilization of Pavements with Cement and/or Lime  

3.1.1. Stabilized in Situ with Lime  
3.1.2. Stabilized in Situ with Cement  
3.1.3. In-situ Recycling of Concrete Pavements 

3.2. Recycling of Bituminous Mixtures  

3.2.1. Recycling Machinery  
3.2.2. In situ Cold Recycling with Bituminous Emulsion Coatings  
3.2.3. Recycling at Plant (RAP) 

3.3. Pavement Monitoring 

3.3.1. Deterioration Assessment  
3.3.2. Surface Regularity  
3.3.3. Pavement Adhesion  
3.3.4. Deflections 

3.4. Maintenance Operations on Pavements 

3.4.1. Repair of Damage  
3.4.2. Surface Rejuvenation and Renewal of the Wearing Course  
3.4.3. CRT Correction  
3.4.4. IRI Correction  
3.4.5. Pavement Rehabilitation 

3.5. Singular Actions

3.5.1. Asphalt Operation in Urban Areas  
3.5.2. Actions on High-Capacity Roads  
3.5.3. Use of Geogrids and/or Geocomposites 

3.6. Tunnels. Regulations

3.6.1. Construction  
3.6.2. Operation  
3.6.3. International 

3.7. Tunnel Typology

3.7.1. Open Air  
3.7.2. In Mine  
3.7.3. With Tunnel Boring Machine 

3.8. General Characteristics of the Tunnel 

3.8.1. Excavation and Support  
3.8.2. Waterproofing and Coating  
3.8.3. Tunnel Drainage  
3.8.4. International Singularities 

3.9. Tunnel Inventory and Inspection

3.9.1. Inventory   
3.9.2. Laser Scanners   
3.9.3. Thermography  
3.9.4. Geo Radar  
3.9.5. Passive Seismic  
3.9.6. Refraction Seismic  
3.9.7. Pits  
3.9.8. Drilling and Coring  
3.9.9. Coating Coring  
3.9.10. Condition Assessment 

3.10. Tunnel Maintenance

3.10.1. Ordinary Maintenance  
3.10.2. Extraordinary Maintenance  
3.10.3. Renovation Operations  
3.10.4. Rehabilitation  
3.10.5. Reinforcements   

Module 4. Structures and Masonry    

4.1. Evolution of Structures  

4.1.1. Roman Engineering  
4.1.2. Evolution of Materials  
4.1.3. Evolution of Structural Design 

4.2. Passage Works

4.2.1. Pontoon  
4.2.2. Bridge 
4.2.3. Singular Works for the Preservation of Wildlife 

4.3. Other Structures

4.3.1. Walls and Retaining Elements  
4.3.2. Footbridges   
4.3.3. Porticos and Banners  

4.4. Small Masonry and Drainage Works 

4.4.1. Spouts 
4.4.2. Culverts   
4.4.3. Sewers   
4.4.4. Drainage Elements in Structures  

4.5. Bridge Management System

4.5.1. Inventory 
4.5.2. Systematization of Structure Management   
4.5.3. Severity Rates   
4.5.4. Planning of Actions  

4.6. Inspection of Structures

4.6.1. Routine Inspections   
4.6.2. General Major Inspections   
4.6.3. Detailed Major Inspections   
4.6.4. Special Inspections  

4.7. Structural Maintenance

4.7.1. Ordinary Maintenance   
4.7.2. Renovation Operations    
4.7.3. Rehabilitation   
4.7.4. Reinforcements  

4.8. Singular Maintenance Actions 

4.8.1. Expansion Joints  
4.8.2. Support  
4.8.3. Concrete Walls  
4.8.4. Adequacy of Containment Systems  

4.9. Singular Structures

4.9.1. By Design  
4.9.2. For its Light  
4.9.3. For its Materials 

4.10. The Value of Structures

4.10.1. Asset Management  
4.10.2. Collapse. Unavailability Costs   
4.10.3. Equity Value  

Module 5. Electro-Mechanical Installations    

5.1. Roadside Facilities  

5.1.1. Fundamental Concepts  
5.1.2. Open Air  
5.1.3. In Tunnel  
5.1.4. Predictive Maintenance 

5.2. Open-Air Lighting 

5.2.1. Installation
5.2.2. Preventative Maintenance  
5.2.3. Corrective Maintenance 

5.3. Tunnel Lighting

5.3.1. Installation 
5.3.2. Preventative Maintenance   
5.3.3. Corrective Maintenance  

5.4. Power Supply

5.4.1. Installation  
5.4.2. Preventative Maintenance   
5.4.3. Corrective Maintenance  

5.5. Generator Sets and UPS

5.5.1. Installation  
5.5.2. Preventative Maintenance   
5.5.3. Corrective Maintenance  

5.6. Ventilation

5.6.1. Installation   
5.6.2. Preventative Maintenance   
5.6.3. Corrective Maintenance  

5.7. Pumping Stations

5.7.1. Installation  
5.7.2. Preventative Maintenance  
5.7.3. Corrective Maintenance 

5.8. PCI Systems

5.8.1. Installation 
5.8.2. Preventative Maintenance  
5.8.3. Corrective Maintenance 

5.9. Particulate and Gas Filtering Stations 

5.9.1. Installation  
5.9.2. Preventative Maintenance  
5.9.3. Corrective Maintenance 

Module 6. Traffic Installations   

6.1. The Fourth Technician 

6.1.1. Description  
6.1.2. Documentation  
6.1.3. Maintenance 

6.2. CCT Equipment  

6.2.1. Control Software  
6.2.2. Application Integration  
6.2.3. Decision Support System 

6.3. ERU/PLC

6.3.1. Installation  
6.3.2. Preventative Maintenance  
6.3.3. Corrective Maintenance 

6.4. CCTV/DAI

6.4.1. Installation   
6.4.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.4.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.5. SOS and Radio Communication Poles  

6.5.1. Installation  
6.5.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.5.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.6. Variable Signage

6.6.1. Installation   
6.6.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.6.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.7. Access Equipment

6.7.1. Installation   
6.7.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.7.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.8. Detection of Atmospheric Conditions

6.8.1. Installation 
6.8.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.8.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.9. Traffic Stations

6.9.1. Installation  
6.9.2. Preventative Maintenance   
6.9.3. Corrective Maintenance  

6.10. Other Facilities

6.10.1. Public Address   
6.10.2. Thermal Cameras   
6.10.3. Fire Detection   

Module 7. Other Highway Elements  

7.1. Vertical Signage 

7.1.1. Types of Vertical Signage  
7.1.2. Inspections  
7.1.3. Performance 

7.2. Horizontal Signage

7.2.1. Types of Road Markings  
7.2.2. Auscultation  
7.2.3. Performance 

7.3. Beacons, Traffic Islets and Curbs 

7.3.1. Types of Beacons  
7.3.2. Inspections  
7.3.3. Performance 

7.4. Containment Systems

7.4.1. Types of Containment Systems  
7.4.2. Inspections  
7.4.3. Performance 

7.5. Enclosures

7.5.1. Components 
7.5.2. Inventory and Inspection  
7.5.3. Maintenance 

7.6. Drainages

7.6.1. Drainage Elements  
7.6.2. Inventory and Inspection  
7.6.3. Maintenance

7.7. Slopes and Vegetation 

7.7.1. Slope Protection Systems  
7.7.2. Inventory and Inspection  
7.7.3. Maintenance 

7.8. Level Crossings 

7.8.1. Road FFCC  
7.8.2. Road Airport  
7.8.3. Road Bike Lane 

7.9. RRLL Prevention

7.9.1. Industry Idiosyncrasy  
7.9.2. Good Practices  
7.9.3. The Importance of Training  
7.9.4. Technology at the Service of Sustainability 

7.10. The Lifecycle

7.10.1. Construction and Start-Up  
7.10.2. Maintenance and Operation  
7.10.3. End of Useful Life

Module 8. Operation  

8.1. Road Safety 

8.1.1. Skills  
8.1.2. Road Safety Agents  
8.1.3. The Importance of Training and Information  
8.1.4. Road Safety Audit  
8.1.5. International Experiences  

8.2. International Experiences 

8.2.1. Asset Management  
8.2.2. Road Safety Management Systems  
8.2.3. Energy Efficiency  
8.2.4. Other Management Systems  

8.3. Winter Road Maintenance 

8.3.1. Winter Road Plan  
8.3.2. Machinery  
8.3.3. Fluxes  

8.4. The Control Center 

8.4.1. Traffic Management   
8.4.2. Facility Management   
8.4.3. Incident Response   

8.5. The Operating Manual 

8.5.1. Operating Actors: Administrative Authority, Tunnel Manager, Safety Manager, Operator  
8.5.2. Review and Approval  
8.5.3. On the Structure of the Operating Manual   

8.6. Minimum Operating Conditions  

8.6.1. Atmospheric  
8.6.2. CCTV  
8.6.3. Ventilation  
8.6.4. PCI  
8.6.5. Lighting  
8.6.6. Hydrants  
8.6.7. Networks  
8.6.8. Other Facilities  

8.7. The Tunnel Operator 

8.7.1. Control Center Operator  
8.7.2. Maintenance Operator  
8.7.3. Incident Response Operator    

Module 9. BIM in Highways  

9.1. Origins of Information  

9.1.1. Project Documentation  
9.1.2. Network Inventory  
9.1.3. CMMS  
9.1.4. ITS 

9.2. BIM at the Conceptual Level 

9.2.1. Applicable Regulations  
9.2.2. Description of BIM Methodology   
9.2.3. BIM Advantages 

9.3. Implementation of the BIM Methodology in an In-Service Infrastructure

9.3.1. Coding Assets  
9.3.2. Documentation Coding  
9.3.3. Attribute Dictionary  
9.3.4. IFCs 

9.4. The BIM Model in Maintenance and Operation  

9.4.1. Integration of the Different Platforms   
9.4.2. The Importance of Document Management   
9.4.3. Knowledge of the State of the Infrastructure  

9.5. BIM Experiences in Other Infrastructures

9.5.1. BIM in Railroads   
9.5.2. BIM in Building   
9.5.3. BIM in Industry  

9.6. Software BIM

9.6.1. Plan  
9.6.2. Open BIM  
9.6.3. Modeling 

9.7. BIM Management

9.7.1. ISO 19650  
9.7.2. BIM Manager  
9.7.3. The Role of the BIM 

9.8. Digital Twin

9.8.1. Description  
9.8.2. Operation   
9.8.3. Advantages  

9.9. Other Skills to be Developed by the Roadside Professional 

9.9.1. Databases  
9.9.2. Python Programming  
9.9.3. Big Data 

9.10. New Technologies

9.10.1. 3D Printing  
9.10.2. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality  
9.10.3. Point Cloud  

Module 10. The Highway of the Future  

10.1. Social Equity 

10.1.1. Equality Policies  
10.1.2. Transparency  
10.1.3. Remote work Possibilities 

10.2. Environment

10.2.1. Circular Economy   
10.2.2. Energy Autonomy of the Road  
10.2.3. Energy Use of the Subsoil  
10.2.4. New Projects under Development 

10.3. Present Continuous

10.3.1. RSC  
10.3.2. Administration Liability  
10.3.3. The Road in Pandemic 

10.4. From Passive to Active Information 

10.4.1. The Hyperconnected User  
10.4.2. Cross Information with Other Modes of Transportation  
10.4.3. RRSS 

10.5. Operation

10.5.1. Variable Speed Management  
10.5.2. Pay Per Use  
10.5.3. Dynamic Electric Recharging 

10.6. 5G Networks

10.6.1. Network Description  
10.6.2. Network Deployment  
10.6.3. Utilities 

10.7. The Connected Vehicle

10.7.1. Road - Vehicle  
10.7.2. Vehicle - Road  
10.7.3. Vehicle - Vehicle 

10.8. Autonomous Vehicle

10.8.1. Fundamental Principles  
10.8.2. How Does It Affect the Road? 
10.8.3. Services Required 

10.9. Smart Roads

10.9.1. Solar Roads  
10.9.2. Roads that Decarbonize  
10.9.3. Road and Solar Energy  
10.9.4. Asphalt of the Future 

10.10. Applications at your Fingertips 

10.10.1. Artificial Intelligence: Image Recognition  
10.10.2. Drones on the Road: From Surveillance to Inspection 
10.10.3. Robotics in the Service of Occupational Safety

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Road Construction, Maintenance and Operation "